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Northern Nash's Ma'liyah Johnson scores for the Lady Knights as part of last Tuesday's Big East Conference girls basketball matchup against the Bunn Ladycats in Franklin County.

RALEIGH - The Carolina Hurricanes will host the 10th annual Alumni Game on February 20, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
This exclusive event allows fans a chance to skate alongside Hurricanes Alumni and have a one-of-a-kind outdoor game experience. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated scores from the Nash County Parks and Recreation Department's Adult Basketball League:

BUNN -- When looking for a new football coach, administrators at Bunn High School discovered -- literally -- that the top choice was right outside the BHS gridiron office the entire time.
That's where a collage of framed pictures adorns the hallway at the Bunn Dome.
One of those photos is BHS great Andre Davis during his tenure as a standout at Elon University.

ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats have shared details for the new promotions schedule for the 2023 season at Five County Stadium.
The new promotions schedule is highlighted by the return of several fan favorite theme nights, 10 souvenir giveaway events, 11 Friday Night Fireworks nights and the Mudcats for America Fireworks Extravaganza on Independence Day.

STANHOPE -- There's something about the Southern Nash Firebirds that brings out the best in the Bunn Wildcats -- even during one of BHS' uncharacteristic down seasons.
When the clubs met a few weeks ago at the Bunn Dome, the host Wildcats played one of their best games of the season before Southern Nash established some control in the second half en route to earning a nine-point triumph.

BUNN-- A rebuilding Bunn club met a powerhouse Northern Nash squad last Tuesday in Big East Conference action -- with a predictable result.
The Fighting Knights are one of the top Class 3-A squads in the state, and have an undefeated record to back up that lofty claim.
On the other side of the court, Bunn is in full rebuilding mode with a young lineup that hopes for future success.

BUNN -- Bunn didn't have much difficulty with Northern Nash during the clubs' earlier-season girls basketball meeting in the Big East Conference.
BHS claimed that triumph by 14 points on the road just before Christmas, but the rematch was destined to be much tougher last Tuesday evening courtesy of a determined Northern Nash group.

STANHOPE -- Louisburg keeps getting better, but high-aspiration Southern Nash proved to be too much for the Lady Warriors during last Friday's Big East Conference girls basketball showdown.
LHS is building for the future, while the present is the aim for the Ladybirds, who are jousting for a quality position in both the Big East Conference standings and the Class 3-A State Playoffs.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The most pertinent question of the 2022-23 Big East Conference swimming season was finally answered last Thursday afternoon at the Harrison Family YMCA Pool.
The quest for finding out the top girls squad in the league has been dotted with plot twists this winter, but Southern Nash had the final say during the annual Big East Championships.

MOMEYER -- With no clear path forward as far as rezoning, a local charity has purchased a shuttered grocery store.
A Touch of the Father's Love Ministry and Food Bank bought Bass Brothers IGA at 5193 Momeyer Way for $585,000, according to deed transfer records.
"We own it. I don't want to talk about it much beyond that right now," said ATOFL board member Roger Warren.

The area's newly elected legislator is asking federal authorities not to require a license for a conversion kit that can turn a pistol into a rifle.
State Rep. Allen Chesser, R-Nash, sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives last week stating that a federal firearms license for the attachments goes against the Second Amendment.

The holidays may be over but Nash County 4-H still has a lot to celebrate.
Several 4-H youth and leaders were recognized on Monday night at the annual awards banquet, themed "Holiday Fun and Awards." The banquet is held each year to recognize 4-H members, volunteers and leaders for their accomplishments for the year prior.

A hung jury resulted in the mistrial last week of a Florida man accused of trying to kill a deputy during an interstate shootout two years ago.
Jarred Ford, 35, stood accused of attempted murder in the Feb. 4, 2021, shooting of Deputy Tommy Toney during a traffic stop on Interstate 95.
Despite the state mistrial, Ford received a decade behind bars in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a felon stemming from the incident.

The Town of Nashville is considering a partnership with Fleet Enterprise Services to lease police cars and other town vehicles.
Council members heard a presentation from company representatives Doug Reville and Chrissy Huff last Wednesday morning during a special called meeting.
Reville said he had first met with the town's police department in 2019 with the idea but due to timing, plans were put on hold.

INCIDENTS
A felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance and possession of cocaine was reported on 1/22/23 at Western Avenue and Westgate Terrace
A driving/allow a motor vehicle with no registration, no liability insurance, reckless driving, misdemeanor hit and run, failure to stop, driving/consuming alcohol in the passenger area not original containingand driving while intoxicated was reported on 1/22/23 at Eastern Avenue and Regency Drive

Two counts of an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle theft was reported on 1/23/23 at 12811 White House Road, Zebulon
A domestic disturbance was reported on 1/27/23 at 1346 Devan Lane, Nashville
An obtaining property by false pretense was reported on 1/23/23 at 2342 N Halifax Road, Rocky Mount

Local authorities say a Spring Hope man who had been moving large amounts of methamphetamine into Nash County has been sent to federal prison.
Christopher Reed Pinner, 44, received a sentence of eight years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in the Nash County area. He pleaded guilty to federal offenses committed in August 2020 including conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute a quantity of methamphetamine and possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

BUILDING PERMIT
(RESIDENTIAL)
Blair Hamilton; 4040 A Old Nash Road; detached accessory; $2,000
John Mayernick; 7092 Stokes Road; deck; $3,000

The Nash County Feathers and Fur 4-H Club was named the Club of the Year Monday night at the annual 4-H Awards Banquet. The club also won third place for the Scrapbooking Award. The club is led by Brenda Wind (far left) and Molly LaHay (far right).

The Nash County Sew What Club received the Community Service Club of the Year Award Monday night at the annual 4-H Awards Banquet.The club was also the first place winner for the Scrapbook Award. Club leaders include Jane Tyson (far left), Cheryl Glover (far right, second from right) and Brenda Wind (far right).

A few weeks ago, a group from church went roller skating. I was out of town, which made a great excuse not to publicly humiliate myself.
I saw some of the photos on social media, and it brought back many memories of a major social event in Rocky Mount on the first Monday of every month back in the 1980s: Church Skate Night.
I didn't get out a whole lot, but Skate Night was not to be missed.

Nash County 4-H held its annual Awards Banquet on Monday night.
I've covered the event for many years. Now, I have three kids involved in 4-H so they all tagged along, ready to cheer on fellow 4-H'ers and club leaders. If you look at the photos of the club, and you're a regular reader of this space, I have no doubt you'll be able to pick out my three crazy boys in the photo!
All three of my boys are in the Feathers and Fur 4-H Club, which was named the Club of the Year at Monday's event.

This photo originally published in The Nashville Graphic on Thursday, April 3. Pictured is Nancy Fisher and Mac as they prepared for the annnual Meat Animal Show and Sale. Fisher was in her eighth year as an exhibitor in the show, which is still being held today.

ROCKY MOUNT - The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Recently, several law enforcement agencies have reported that many unsuspecting DMV customers are receiving scam emails from a group claiming to be from the Department of Transportation and encouraging targeted individuals to click on a link to pay a fine for an alleged driving violation.